Good Morning…is it really Friday already? I received this card from a customer, Judy…or I should say “Princess Judy” and I just HAD TO share it with you as it is right up my alley and I knew that you would love it to!
Before we get to the FUN of this card (as I want to point out some things that make this amazing) I want to share with you that there is NO NEED TO WORRY about the amount of items that are on the YEAR-END CLOSEOUTS. This happens every year and there always seems to be a PANIC – look at it as a great time to take advantage of great deals and also…your last chance to pick up that stamp/bundle you have been looking at!
After we do some chatting about this SUPER FUN Card, I have some other tips and explanations for you in regard to the Year-End Closeouts…so please read on!
This fun card was made using the Christmas Magic Stamp Set. It is just adorable and it is on the BYE-BYE List and it is 20% off. I admit, I did not have this stamp set but when I received this card, I ordered it yesterday. (YOU SEE….even YOU GUYS enable me). The (2) things that I love most about this stamp set are (1) this adorable snowman and (2) the sentiments.
Judy did a fabulous job with her water-coloring. I invite you to look at the simplicity of this and then say…yep, I could do that. Judy took one of my “classes in the mail” that focused on water-coloring and WOW – she learned but more importantly she HAS PRACTICED.
Water-coloring is very easy and it is not only rewarding, but it is relaxing. The POP point in her coloring is that she highlighted the entire snowman with Sahara Sand (you are a great student Judy as you have seen me do this) Look below and you will see how this simple tip makes the image come to life!
You all know how I feel about the Classic Tools we have – not only are they time savers, you can never go wrong! Just look at these simple ovals – the perfect compliment!
Here you go with the products used. The red gingham ribbon was perfect for the card…Judy – you make BEAUTIFUL bows…but then again, you ARE PRINCESS JUDY! Many thanks for this card and I knew that everyone would love to see it! Super fun 🙂
Now, back to the Close Out Scoop…read below and I think that it will shed some light and be helpful. Remember that any order of $75+ with me this month will allow you to take a trip into MY VAULT of retired stamps….(if you ordered yesterday from me….feel free to chime in on a comment with how BIG THE VAULT IS….5 years worth of stamps)
Sometimes it is easier to see the “Bye-Bye” List in this format – CLICK HERE to preview it and I would suggest to print it off. I personally love to have the page numbers (I just think that it is easier to flip through) and as items get sold out, Stampin’ Up! will update it and there will be an “X” on the right. I also like to take a pen and add a “R” for retired.
Here is another helpful format – (click on the below image). Again, I like to take a marker and make note that the specific stamp is carried over in your catalog.
One thing that I want to point out and this is why I am sharing the Holiday Carryover List with you is that there are several items that ARE BEING CARRIED OVER but KNOW they are in a BUNDLE NOW…but when this Catalog selling period ends (January 3rd) – they will NOT BE AT A BUNDLE PRICE….so if you want them, purchase them NOW as a bundle to save an instant 10%.
I am pointing this out from experience. Sometimes I think that we see it as a bundle, that it will always be a bundle…that does not happen all the time. I am just looking out for you! The text in red below is at the bottom of the PDF that I shared….look at the symbols and it will help you!
This is a wonderful card. I will have to take a second look at this stamp set as this snowman is too cute. Thanks for sharing.
I totally agree with you….when I received this I said – WOW….why isn’t this on Randall Lane as I do adore water-coloring. Judy did a fabulous job!
This is a great card! I can’t wait to CASE it!!!!
I agree my Maryland friend! I am sure that yours will be a beautiful masterpiece!!!! Let’s do a stamp….lunch…yack….fun time!
Princess Judy, your card is amazing! Great job water-coloring your snowman. I bought this stamp set primarily because of the train (Caleb is a train fanatic) but sadly, it hasn’t been used yet. Maybe today is the day I should break it open. Have a great day and Susan, thanks for sharing Jydy’s card!!
I think that you will be hearing your Stampin’ friends saying…..BREAK IT OPEN FOR CALEB!!! My oldest son, Will adored trains…I still have all of his Thomas the Tank…they are the die cast ones….it brings back great memories of him LOVIN’ and talking to his trains!!!! Break that stamp open and have fun!
Ah, Princess Judy – what a wonderful job of water coloring your card. I love it. Thanks Susan for sharing it with us. I seem to forget to use the Sahara Sand to outline the snowman and it sure packs a wallop when you do it. So much to do and so much to learn!
Susan and all your readers, I hope you don’t mind but our town needs a little silent prayer. A truck crashed through the front door of Walmart here yesterday. They have not released the names of who was killed or hurt. Mike has a good friend who is the cart manager/worker and we have not been able to get a hold of him to see if he is o.k. let alone all others involved. I know the greeter who is usually on duty at that time too. Thanks all.
Oh no…ok all – let’s rally together to send our thoughts and prayers to our friend in Iowa. Chris, I am so sorry. Please know that we are thinking of you and your community ~ I hope that Mike friend is ok…please keep us posted!
They finally released the names and Mike’s friend is not among them. The one name of the employees that died does sound familiar but the age is wrong for it to be a stamping friend. I will find out more later about Carrie but for now I am thinking it is not her since the age is wrong and she would have been a new employee. At first they thought it could have been a terrorist type of situation but I think they have ruled that out now. The community will still need some healing though.
Thank you for sharing, Susan. Great card Princess Judy! If I was able to pick another set, this would be a pick, but I MUST limit my holiday sets lol. Sometimes images of stamps in the catalig don’t do the sets justice and this is def one of those times!
I SOOOOO agree with you. There are times that when you see a card and then you say – WHERE IN THE HECK DID THAT COME FROM….I totally did this with this card. I think that my eyes looked at the stamp set and said….this is just too busy…wow, Judy NAILED IT!
What a sweet card. I can see why you like it Susan. I’ve come to enjoy watercoloring too. As you mentioned, it is relaxing and pretty forgiving. I’m going to try the outlining technique next time I do a watercolored image. Thanks for the inspiration you two!
You do a fabulous job with water-coloring! Have you ever tried embossing the stamped image and then water-coloring….that is fun as well! Thanks for being in the house!
What a surprise to see my own card here today! I’ve learned from the master, Susan! Now yes, everyone needs this set. I need to use the train on it. That’s my next goal… right after eating more cookies.
YIPPEE…I am so glad that you were surprised! It is truly a fabulous card and I feel honored to have it in my PAWS!!!! How were the cookies…what kind????
Sour cream puffs homemade by me, one of my favorites.
Way to go Princess Judy! Gorgeous card! I have this set and love it….definitely casing this card. Thank you for sharing with us, Susan. Chris from Iowa….will keep you and your friends in my prayers.
I knew that this was up your alley!!! CASE away…it truly is a keeper!